Pilates of Pasadena

I love this place! Satoko is an amazing instructor! She is very experienced and has helped me change my figure in a short time. She is also very friendly and sweet! The studio itself is great, high ceilings and very clean. I love working out there. I would recommend this studio to anyone that wants to do pilates in Pasadena.

I have found a new home at Pilates of Pasadena. I am confident that I will be here for a long time to come.
What brought me to Po/​P? After 3 ½ years my last Pilates Trainer moved 100’s of miles away so driving to her was out of the question. After some trail and error I found this exceptional studio and with great rates, I was thrilled.
My trainer is knowledgeable and keeps the sessions fresh and new, unquestionably a plus. It is so easy to get bored with those who do the exact same routine session after session, week after week. She is experienced and sensitive enough to injuries to adapt easily and suggest alternatives.
Maria makes a point of staying current in her skills. She has trained herself with Pilates Master Rael Isacowitz, who travels the world teaching technique. Method and proficiency are important enough to this studio that they host workshops with guest lecturers for trainers.
The other thing that makes me happy is that the equipment is kept up. The environment is clean with an artsy feel. Another great bonus is the friendliness and supportive nature of the instructors and the other clients. It is like walking into the Cheers Bar, as a new client I felt welcomed.

This is the most professional Pilates facility that you will ever experience
I have been going to Maria for over 9 years now
She is a superlative, competent and creative instructor
Everyone who works with Maria is equally professional
In addition her team is flexible and any injury or discomfort is taken seriously in each session
Kathy

I started training with Maria last year when I was 2 months pregnant and getting married a few months later. I was concerned about still looking good in a wedding dress and also staying fit and healthy for my delivery. Having been trained in prenatal Pilates, Maria was able to design fun, safe and effective workouts that helped me remain fit throughout my pregnancy. I only ended up gaining the recommended 25 lbs of weight for a healthy baby.
I returned to Maria’s studio six weeks after my son was born and have been working on getting the strength back in my core back. At almost 3 months, I do see a difference and have tightened back up. Also, because her workouts are customized to everyone’s body types, I can now try new exercises I wasn’t able to do while pregnant and nothing ever seems dull or repetitive. Maria’s studio is bright and spacious, which makes the workouts really comfortable even when she increases the resistance and gives you a more challenging routine. I’m totally sold on Pilates thanks to Maria.

Maria from Pilates of Pasadena has been my instructor since I was 22 years old, fast forward to ten years later and I still love her! She pushes me as far as she knows that I am capable. She has completely transformed my body into having long, lean and strong muscles with flexibility. She has an awesome personality too… She’s intelligent, tough, funny, and most importantly NOT annoying! This is important when you are seeing this person 1 – 2 hours of your week! She is truly the best instructor anyone could have! I highly recommend her!

I have worked with Maria for two years at Pilates of Pasadena and I absolutely love her! She kicks my butt while still having fun! It is such a great workout… I have gotten so toned and flexible because of her! Plus, the studio is super clean and equipment is top of the line!

Simply a great pilates studio. Maria is very knowledgeable and friendly. The classes help you develop a stronger core. It is a great complement to your exercise regimen. Maria expertly handles clients of all levels: young, older, healthy, or disabled.

I am 66 years old and have been working with Maria for several years. I find her to be particularly skilled at working with issues of the older body. Nagging lower back pain and morning stiffness have disappeared. My balance is improved and osteoporosis stabilized. After injuries and pain with other programs, she is the best!

I have been training with Maria for 3 years now and I can’t recommend her or her instructors more. They are kind, creative and knowledgeable. They go the extra mile for their clients and I never feel uncomfortable or like I don’t belong there. It truly is a warm, welcoming environment with wonderful people. My back has never felt better, and I no longer have to visit a chiropractor all the time. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would!

I recommend Pilates of Pasadena because:
1. Maria is an excellent, well trained, and caring instructor. She understands your body, your limitations and your goals. With her help, I have been able to achieve and keep results that have surpassed my previous experiences with personal trainers.
2. Those «innocent» looking Pilates springs on the equipment continually provide a focused, challenging and rewarding work out. No more heavy weights needed to achieve tone, definition, and no more worry about putting too much strain on my joints, muscles, etc.
3. The studio is clean, the equipment well maintained, cardio equipment and a TRX are also available.
Like another reviewer, I too am «hooked, miss it when I don’t go, and would encourage anyone who has considered Pilates to give Maria, or one of the other instructors, the opportunity to demonstrate its benefits.

Pilates of Pasadena gets an A++ in my book. Not only did Maria help me get my pre-​baby body back after my first child, she also helped me stay fit during my second pregnancy. She is very patient and understanding when it comes to varying skill levels and I’m officially hooked on Pilates now! Will definitely be going back for more and can’t wait to bring my girlfriends to her group classes.